Adamawa invests N2 billion in farm inputs to combat food insecurity

The Adamawa State Government has announced a N2 billion investment in agricultural inputs to support farmers and address food insecurity in the region, according to Commissioner for Agriculture, Prof. David Jatau.  

“Already, 10,000 bags of assorted fertilizers are on ground and ready for distribution,” he stated. “The programme has already commenced in six LGAs, including Madagali, Michika, Hong, Maiha, Demsa, and Ganye.

By next year, during the rainy season, we will extend the programme to the remaining LGAs.

Once fully implemented, we expect a significant reduction in youth unemployment.”

Prof. Jatau acknowledged that many youths in the state are eager to engage in farming but lack the necessary financial resources.

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He attributed the rising levels of violence and criminality in the state to hunger and a lack of empowerment.

“So many youths want to go to the farm, but they lack the capital,” he explained. “That is why the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, intervened by providing farm inputs and empowering the jobless youths.

The initiative is expected to increase crop yields, improve food security, and enhance the livelihoods of citizens.”  

He further recognized the contributions of organizations like the North East Development Commission (NEDC), which has donated hand-held agricultural machines, including harvesters, planters, and cultivators, to cooperative societies.

Additionally, he noted the state government’s partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to enhance productivity at the community level.